Married to My Ruthless Professor
The Unexpected Meeting
Married to My Ruthless Professor
Ruat rushed into the university corridor, her heart pounding like crazy. She had barely had a chance to breathe before the reality hit her like a slap in the face.
ruat(fl)
No… it can’t be… him!”
Her eyes widened as they landed on the man sitting calmly in the chair across from the empty cabin. Shafayat Imtiaz. The professor she feared more than anyone in the whole university. The same professor who could make a grown man tremble with just a glare… and yet, he was now sitting right here, waiting for her.
Her mind raced. She knew her father had arranged her marriage with someone named Nowash. How did Shafayat appear here instead? Her fingers fumbled with the strap of her bag, betraying her panic.
ruat(fl)
Okay, stay calm… just go sit, just… act normal.”
She quickly glanced at the cabin number—yes, it was the same cabin her mother had told her Nowash would be waiting in. Empty, waiting. And then… someone pulled a chair right next to hers. She froze.
ruat(fl)
Oh no… oh no… please don’t turn around…”
But it was too late. Shafayat’s dark hair and sharp features came into her line of vision. He hadn’t looked at her yet, but she could feel the weight of his presence pressing down on her chest.
shafayat(ml)
Sorry… I’m late…”
He straightened up, raising his chin, but somehow, the words never left his mouth. Their eyes met. And in that instant, the world around her seemed to stop.
Ruat quickly looked away, feeling her cheeks burn. Her throat felt dry, and her mind scrambled for words that wouldn’t come.
ruat(fl)
Okay… just breathe… it’s just him… it’s just…”
Her inner thoughts were a mix of terror and frustration. She had always known Shafayat was strict, almost ruthlessly so. He could snap at students for the tiniest mistakes in accounting. She remembered the last time she had struggled with a homework problem—he had scolded her in front of the whole class and piled extra exercises on her desk.
And now… she was supposed to marry this man?
Shafayat’s gaze flicked toward her briefly, a spark of surprise crossing his face as he noticed her. But it quickly vanished, replaced by his usual stern look.
shafayat(ml)
You’re… Kabir uncle’s daughter?”
Shafayat frowned. Was it irritation? Confusion? She couldn’t tell.
shafayat(ml)
Did you know your marriage was arranged… with me?”
ruat(fl)
“No! Absolutely not! I would… I would never have come if I knew it was… you!”
Her words tumbled out faster than she could control, spilling her panic, fear, and outrage. She immediately wished she could swallow them back.
Shafayat’s brow furrowed. Was she daring to speak like this? Or was she just terrified?
Ruat glanced around, desperate for some escape, but the corridor stretched endlessly in both directions. How was she supposed to face this man again?
shafayat(ml)
Then… go home. Tell your father you don’t want this marriage. I won’t stop you.”
Ruat froze. Did he just… give her a choice?
ruat(fl)
“I… I can’t… I mean… I… I don’t know what to say…”
Shafayat got up abruptly, his chair scraping against the floor, and left without another word, leaving Ruat staring after him, mouth agape, heart still racing. She wanted to scream at him, scold him, even slap him—but she couldn’t. He had vanished before she could even process what had happened.
ruat(fl)
Unbelievable… absolutely unbelievable…”
Her hands shook as she flagged down a waiter, ordering a Coke, desperately trying to calm her nerves. She sipped the cold drink slowly, letting the fizz distract her from her pounding heart.
ruat(fl)
Why… why him? Why now? Why this?”
After paying her bill, she stepped out of the restaurant and hailed a rickshaw, her mind still spinning. She had to go home. And she had to think… about what she was supposed to say. Her mother had warned her not to say a word against her father’s choice. But how could she explain this?
Meanwhile, somewhere across town…
Shafayat walked into his apartment, running a hand over his face, his anger barely contained. How could she be Kabir uncle’s daughter… and his student at that? He would never have agreed to this marriage if he’d known!
He sank into his chair, running through all the possibilities. His mother’s gentle but firm voice echoed in his memory: “You must do what’s right, my son.”
But what was right? To marry a student? To defy his mother? To keep his reputation intact?
Ruat and Shafayat, two worlds colliding unexpectedly, leaving a trail of tension neither of them was ready to face…
frustrated
Ruat barely had time to calm her racing heart when she arrived home. Her hands still shook from the encounter at the university, and every nerve in her body screamed at her to run away. But there was no running—at least not from her family’s expectations.
ruat(fl)
Mom… I… I don’t know what to say… he was there!”
mom of fl
Who, dear? Nowash?”
ruat(fl)
No… it wasn’t Nowash. It was… Professor Shafayat.”
Mom’s eyes widened, but instead of panic, she leaned back slightly, a knowing smile creeping onto her lips.
mom of fl
Ah… so you finally met him. And? What did he do?”
ruat(fl)
Do? Mom… he… he looked at me like I was some… some criminal! I couldn’t… I just froze!”
She buried her face in her hands, remembering the professor’s piercing gaze. The memory made her shiver.
Mom chuckled softly, shaking her head.
mom of fl
Ruat… you’re overthinking. He’s just… Shafayat. A little strict, yes, but… I assure you, he is also a man of principle. That’s why your father chose him.”
ruat(fl)
Principle? Mom… he’s terrifying! And you want me to marry him? After seeing him today, I swear… I’d rather stay single forever!”
mom of fl
Oh, dear… I’m not saying it will be easy. But he’s a good man. You’ll see that.”
Ruat felt a rush of frustration. Good man? She didn’t feel that way at all.
Meanwhile, somewhere across town, Shafayat was pacing his apartment like a caged tiger.
shafayat(ml)
How could she be Kabir uncle’s daughter… and my student? If I had known, I would have stopped this marriage before it even started.”
He ran a hand through his hair, frustration etched across his sharp features
shafayat(ml)
Why is life always so complicated?”
He sat down on the edge of his sofa, taking a deep breath. His mind replayed every word she had said, every expression on her face. Fear… defiance… and something else he couldn’t quite place.
shafayat(ml)
“I can’t… I won’t marry my student. My reputation… my principles… it’s impossible.
Back at Ruat’s house, the phone rang. It was her father, Kabir. Ruat’s heart sank.
fl dad kabir
Ruat, how was your meeting? Did you see Nowash?”
ruat(fl)
Baba… it wasn’t Nowash. It was… Shafayat. The professor
fl dad kabir
Ah… so that’s how it is. Well, Ruat… life is full of surprises, isn’t it?”
ruat(fl)
Surprises? Baba… I don’t want to marry him! He… he’s scary!”
fl dad kabir
“Scary or not, Ruat, he is a man of character. And I believe… you’ll find that out soon enough.”
Ruat felt a wave of helplessness. Every fiber in her body wanted to protest, but she knew arguing with her father was useless
Later that evening, Shafayat’s mother, Sharmin Begum, called him.
ml mom sharmin
Shafayat… have you calmed down? Ruat’s father has already discussed the wedding date.”
shafayat(ml)
What? The date… they’ve already set it?”
ml mom sharmin
Yes. And I must say, Ruat is a lovely girl. You might think otherwise now, but…”
shafayat(ml)
Mother… I told you! She’s my student! I can’t marry her! It’s… it’s impossible!”
ml mom sharmin
Then you leave your job. Or… you marry her anyway. Either way, she will be your wife.”
Shafayat slammed the phone down, glaring at the floor.
shafayat(ml)
Impossible… absolutely impossible…”
He collapsed into his chair, head spinning. His mind was a storm of anger, frustration, and something else… an unfamiliar tug at his chest.
Back in her room, Ruat sat on the edge of her bed, staring blankly at the wall.
ruat(fl)
What am I supposed to do now? How do I even… explain this to everyone?”
Her heart ached, not just with fear, but with the tiniest spark of curiosity. Why did he… feel different than she expected?
ruat(fl)
No… stop it. Don’t even think about that. Just… survive. Just survive until this… this nightmare is over.
..
[Scene: Rooftop terrace, late afternoon. The scorching summer sun beats down. Ruat sits on a swing, lost in thought. Her elder sister Rajni stands nearby, frowning.]
rajni (fl sis)
Seriously, Ruat? How long are you planning to sit here in this blazing sun? Your skin will turn dark like a burnt pot bottom. Don’t forget—your wedding is coming up. You’ll look awful on your big day if you keep baking yourself like this.
ruat(fl)
Narrowing eyes) If it bothers you so much, you can go back inside, Apu. I’m… thinking.
rajni (fl sis)
Sighs, sits beside her) Thinking what? Tell me. Maybe I can help.
ruat(fl)
Sarcastic smile) Can you help me break my marriage?
rajni (fl sis)
WHAT? Are you insane?
ruat(fl)
No. My mind is perfectly fine. It’s everyone else who has lost theirs. How could you all fix my marriage with him?
rajni (fl sis)
Him? Who are you talking about?
ruat(fl)
Told you about Professor Shafayat Imtiaz from my university’s accounting department, didn’t I
rajni (fl sis)
Oh… the one who always loaded you with assignments?
ruat(fl)
Exactly. Do you know who he really is?
rajni (fl sis)
Just that he’s Baba’s friend’s son. Some… Noyas, right?
ruat(fl)
Bitter laugh) Shafayat Imtiaz Noyas. Yes, the same man.
rajni (fl sis)
(gasps) Wait… WHAT?! Shafayat Imtiaz… is Noyas?
ruat(fl)
Nods, frustrated) Now do you get why I want this marriage broken?
rajni (fl sis)
(serious) And what exactly do you plan to do?
ruat(fl)
Stands up from swing, determined) Go to Baba. Tell him I can’t marry my own professor.
rajni (fl sis)
(skeptical) And what do you think he’ll say? Baba already likes Noyas. Do you even have a solid reason that will convince him?
ruat(fl)
Of course I do! The fact that he’s my TEACHER is reason enough! Isn’t that enough to cancel this whole thing?
rajni (fl sis)
True… that’s more than enough. Fine then—go. Tell Baba yourself.
ruat(fl)
I will. Right now
[Scene: Kabir Shikdar’s bedroom. He is getting dressed when he hears a knock.]
ruat(fl)
Abbu? Can I come in
fl dad kabir
Yes, come in.
Ruat enters, sits nervously on the edge of the bed, her lips trembling. Kabir studies her carefully.]
fl dad kabir
You have something to say?
ruat(fl)
Nodding, voice shaky) Abbu… I… I don’t want—
Door opens suddenly. Samira Shikdar, Ruat’s mother, walks in with a tray of tea.]
mom of fl
Here’s your tea. (glances at Ruat) What are you doing here?
ruat(fl)
Ma, please! I was talking to Abbu…
mom of fl
Then talk. What’s the matter?
ruat(fl)
(blurts out) The man you fixed my marriage with—he’s my professor! Shafayat Imtiaz Noyas!
fl dad kabir
Noyas… is your teacher?
fl dad kabir
Smiling, amused) He takes your classes?
fl dad kabir
From the accounting department?
fl dad kabir
(pleased) Then that’s even better. He can help you in your studies. You won’t need extra tutors.
ruat(fl)
: (horrified) Abbu, I’m saying I can’t marry him… I’m his student!
fl dad kabir
Which is all the more helpful. (stands, picking up phone) I have some work outside. I’ll be back late tonight.
He leaves before Ruat can argue further. Ruat sits frozen, betrayed. Samira sits comfortably on the bed, sipping tea.]
mom of fl
(flatly) Don’t forget to take this cup back when you leave
ruat(fl)
Ma… I don’t want to marry him.
ruat(fl)
Because he’s my professor!
ruat(fl)
So what?! That’s reason enough
mom of fl
Hah. When I married your father, I wasn’t willing either. But look—we’ve lived 28 years together. A girl never truly feels “ready” before marriage. You’ll adjust.
ruat(fl)
So… this marriage will happen no matter what?
Ruat’s face hardens. She storms out of the room, slamming the door. Her mother calls out about the tea cup, but Ruat ignores it.]
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